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What Is the TOEFL?<\/h3>\n
The TOEFL is a test to measure fluency of the English language for those who are coming from a country abroad that does not have English as an official language. The TOEFL iBT (internet-based test) is the online exam that is accepted and preferred by Texas Teachers. There are four portions: Speaking, Reading, Listening, and Writing. Each of these portions is timed and will bring the exam to about four and a half hours long in total.<\/p>\n
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How to Sign Up and Prepare<\/h3>\n
There are different locations to take the TOEFL iBT exam both in Texas and around the world. You\u2019ll need to create an ETS account<\/a> and then view different testing centers and dates<\/a> to register. If there are no open test centers in your area, you might have the option to take the TOEFL iBT Home Edition. This means you\u2019ll be able to take the exam from the comfort of your own home with online proctors. The at-home version is available 24 hours a day, four days a week, and it\u2019s identical in content and format. If you\u2019re interested in this format, make sure you select it when you\u2019re registering for the exam! During the registration process, please request the results go to Institution Code B239<\/strong>. This ensures that your scores get sent to us directly.<\/p>\n There are lots of online resources available to help you prepare for this exam! ETS has different kinds of official test prep<\/a> and test prep courses<\/a> that are available for purchase, however, some are completely free. They also offer free practice exams<\/a> and more extensive practice exams<\/a> ranging from full tests, half tests, or Speaking only. You should be aware that each Authorization Code you purchase is valid to take the practice test only once. There are other companies, such as Study.com<\/a>, that offer test prep<\/a> for the TOEFL iBT, so be sure to explore all of your options!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Texas Education Agency<\/a> (TEA) requires non-U.S. educator candidates to pass the TOEFL iBT<\/a> with a minimum score per portion. The minimum scores are a 24 on Speaking, a 22 on Listening, a 22 on Reading, and a 21 on Writing.<\/p>\n After we receive your scores, you will need to have your transcripts evaluated. If you graduated from a U.S. college or university, you can skip this step. The Evaluation must be \u201ccourse by course\u201d and must be equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor\u2019s Degree. It must include the month and year you completed your degree, your final GPA, and the U.S. equivalency of your degree. We have multiple approved transcript evaluation service providers<\/a>, such as SpanTran<\/a>, that will be able to help you throughout this step. The TEA also has a full list of foreign credential evaluator providers that you can view here<\/a>. The TEA does not approve or accredit credential evaluation services.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you don\u2019t have a U.S. Social Security Number, we\u2019ll issue you a temporary PIN number through the state (TEA). You\u2019ll need this PIN to register for things like your content exams and to apply for the intern certificate. You\u2019ll use this PIN number until you receive an official U.S. Social Security Number. Once you\u2019ve received a Social Security Number, please notify us immediately.<\/p>\n Getting your visa sponsored seems like an intimidating task, but we\u2019re here to tell you it\u2019s completely possible! Sponsorship is normally limited to high-need certification areas and non-U.S. candidates are highly encouraged to contact numerous districts, charter schools, and private schools to get information on sponsorship opportunities. To view a full list of school districts that will sponsor a work visa, please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n It\u2019s important that you fully understand and manage your situation in obtaining your visa. We recommend you start this process as soon as possible so that the process can go quickly and smoothly. You\u2019ll be responsible for hiring a lawyer to help you. Don\u2019t know where to start? We have a list of immigration attorneys that have worked with Texas Teachers in the past! Click here<\/a> to view that list.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Starting a new career in a new country is an exciting process! Texas Teachers is committed to making sure your journey to certification in Texas is a smooth one. We have plenty of resources<\/a> to help you every step of the way. Ready to get certified? Apply today and become a teacher of tomorrow!<\/p>\nTo Qualify for Texas Teachers<\/h3>\n
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